TrikuHarri Taberna Jatetxea — Restaurant in San Sebastián

As I stepped into the cozy little tapas bar tucked away in the winding streets of San Sebastián, I knew I was in for a treat. This place was a far cry from the flashy, overpriced bars that lined the main drag. No, this was the real deal - a place where locals gathered to unwind after a long day, and where the food spoke for itself.

I sidled up to the bar and ordered a glass of red wine, taking in the sights and smells of the bustling kitchen. The air was thick with the aroma of sizzling seafood and sizzling meats, and I could feel my mouth starting to water.

I decided to start with the grilled calamari - a dish that can be a real hit or miss in some places. But here, it was perfection. Tender, succulent, and charred just enough to give it that smoky flavor I love. I paired it with a crispy, salty batch of fries and savored every bite.

Next up was the lomo - a Spanish pork loin that's traditionally cured and air-dried. But here, they grill it up fresh and serve it with a side of garlicky aioli that packs a real punch. The meat was juicy and flavorful, and the aioli gave it just the right kick.

But what really impressed me about this tapas bar was the laid-back, unpretentious atmosphere. The staff were very friendly, knowledgeable and welcoming, and there was a real sense of community among the patrons. It wasn't about being seen or showing off - it was just about enjoying great food and great company.

As I finished my meal and paid my bill, I couldn't help but think that this was the kind of place Anthony Bourdain would have loved. A hidden gem that's off the beaten path, serving up amazing food without any of the pretense. If you're ever in San Sebastián, do yourself a favor and seek out this little tapas bar. You...

Our first night we decided to have dinner in this little tavern that was just 5 mins walk from our hotel. Walking up the side street we could hear an absolute buzz of people and as we walked around the corner there must have been 60-80 locals all standing outside this venue enjoying the beers and summer weather. We stopped and looked at each other thinking there was no way we would be able to get in but looking closer inside we decided to give it a go. We waited about 10mims for a table with a cold glass of Keller beer. I picked the duck breast and the wife a few dishes of pntxos, one of which was the beef cheeks. I have eaten very many duck and beef cheek dishes and have to say this was the finest plate of food I have ever tried. Like the owners say this venue is very unpretentious but it doesn’t have to be when it serves food of this quality and value. We are only in town for 2 nights but we will be back here for lunch and possibly dinner AGAIN!!! The Keller beer...

We went for dinner here while visiting San Sebastian. We booked afew days ahead but when we arrived, no reservation, however they manged to squeeze us in an hour later and I am so happy they did!! Its a small tavern that is bustling with locals, lots standing outside just having drink, and pintxos. The food was amazing, we had a variety of starters, the squid and pork cheeks are a must!!! For mains I had the Hake, husband had a prawn with cod in a bisque style broth. Son wanted hake but only 1 portion left so he had a steak which was also amazing. We had 6 glasses of wi e amd 2 desserts and our bill was just €105!! We couldnt beleieve we had such AMAZING food for so little....